About

Why we love Africa

See southern Africa's wildlife up close, with a morning paddle in Mana Pools, game drives through Chobe National Park and the magnificence of Kruger, where you can choose to relax in a splendid tented camp or perch overnight in a treehouse over a much-frequented waterhole.

La Colombe in Cape Town, has delicious dishes matched with local wines. It's in the suburb of Constantia, which is a beautiful wine-growing region in the foothills of Table Mountain

Ethiopia is considered the cradle of mankind, and home to many of the oldest sites of human existence known to us. It is also home to many of the most significant sites and artefacts of the world’s major religions

West Africa is different to its very core. For example, the town of Ouidah in Benin is the spiritual capital of voodoo in Africa. Voodoo is an official religion in Benin, and it's thought that up to 40 per cent of the local population adhere to it in some manner or form

In Rwanda's Virunga Mountains, you can spend time in the company of ten mountain gorilla families. It's not always easy work but the experience is profound. For many of our travellers, time spent with these majestic animals is deeply emotional

Matopo National Park, in Zimbabwe, is well off the beaten track, but it's such a gem. Known for its beautiful granite 'kopjes' (rock formations), and as the resting place of Cecil Rhodes

Safety information

Your safety is our top priority. It’s one of the main things we consider when designing and operating our trips. Here’s some of the ways we help to keep you safe, and a few of the things you can do to make your trip memorable for all the right reasons.

Before you travel:

We monitor travel alerts provided by the Australian, UK, USA and Canadian governments on a daily basis. Before a tour goes on sale we assess any risks and decide how to reduce and manage these. If we determine that an entire trip, part of a trip or an activity is too risky we won’t do it. It’s as simple as that. If we can’t address the issues and improve conditions we might modify an itinerary, change the accommodation or even decide not to travel to a certain location. Our overseas staff and local leaders are trained to address any health and safety concerns during trips. Before you travel, we’ll give you an emergency phone number. You’ll also get comprehensive pre-departure information, with information about vaccinations and other relevant health issues. We’ll also tell you if there’s any special clothing or equipment you need to bring.

During your trip:

You local leader is trained in first aid and always carries a first aid kit. Being a local means that if something does go wrong they know fastest and most effective way to get help. We’ll also give you a 24-hour emergency number in addition to the emergency destination telephone number.

What you can do:

Read through all the information we send you. If you’ve got any questions we’re always available to help. Keep an eye out for travel alerts by consulting your local Foreign Office. We also monitor these daily so that we can modify tours if necessary. Get some medical travel advice about the countries you are visiting, particularly about vaccinations and the type of personal first aid kit you should carry. Make sure you tell us any medical conditions, special needs or dietary requirements you might have. Get your vaccinations and take relevant medication well before travelling so they have time to take effect.

Stories

From our Blog

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Reviews

Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

Vic Falls & Chobe Extension

Abed - New Zealand, 7 Feb, 2014

5

Overall Rating

I was very impressed with how well organised this was. There were no delays and we had drivers waiting for us at the airport, etc. we stayed at 2 safari lodges. Would have helped if it was stated in the travel dossier that mosquito nets, mosquito repellant and sunscreen were all provided at the lodges. We did safari drives in open sided vehicles and saw lots of animals. Drivers were very friendly and knowledgeable. Would help to state in the travel dossier which are the months of low water flow at Victoria falls. Also during high water flow, it is impossible to view the falls from the ground so travellers need to be told it is better viewed from air so they know to pay extra for helicopter

Botswana Discovery

Jan - Australia, 4 May, 2013

4

Overall Rating

The trip overall was wonderful, despite a few personal scary moments for me and also a confusion with hotels in Vic Falls. Peregrine have since rectified the issue very well - I will use you again. If I were to create a better trip, there would be less road travel and more of Nth Botswana, more time in the Okavango and Chobe and less driving. I know flying would raise the cost but maybe combining more game drives. The standard of some of the hotels was pretty ordinary - Serowe is an example. The Okavango "glamping" was a real highlight - I would have like more of that experience. Maybe a few days in Pom Pom and a few in Gunn's camp as the experience was quite different. The Chobe and Vic Falls Safari Lodges were excellent also.

Highlights of Egypt & Kenya

trisha - Australia, 3 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

trip was very well organised and would travel with the company again.

Highlights of Egypt & Kenya

trisha - Australia, 3 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

trip was very well organised and would travel with the company again.

Highlights of Egypt & Kenya

Robyne - Australia, 3 May, 2013

5

Overall Rating

The trip was amazing, would do it all again.on

Classic Africa Safari

Robyn & Mike - Australia, 17 Mar, 2013

4

Overall Rating

In Kenya,Tanzania and Botswana the opportunities to spot game exceeded our expectations - we were blown away by how close we could get to the wild animals. The guides were brilliant at spotting. The scenery in Namibia was on a grand scale although it was much hotter and drier than we had expected. You need to be prepared for lots of time on bumpy roads.

Highlights of Egypt & Kenya

Lesley - Australia, 15 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Well organised covered all important areas.

Highlights of Egypt & Kenya

Mary - Australia, 15 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Feedback for Kenyan component and guide Anthony Gachugu. AMAZING!!!!! Exceptional and knowledgable guide with eyes like a hawk! Ability to source animals and allow us time to view and photograph them. His passion for his work oozed through to us which enhanced our experience of all the wildlife in the Parks. Anthony is a brilliant guide and is a valuable asset for Peregrine.

Highlights of Egypt & Kenya

Mary - Australia, 15 Mar, 2013

5

Overall Rating

Eman Hussein had exceptional knowledge of Egypt and her ability to cover the relevant historical facts made it easy to understand. Very engaging ,knowledgable and a pleasure to have as our tour leader. I was the victim of a pickpocket at the Pyramids the prompt action to contact the Police and support during the reporting process was efficient and compassionate.

The Road to Zanzibar

Colin - Australia, 23 Dec, 2012

Overall Rating

Magic of Madagascar

James - Canada, 22 Sep, 2012

Overall Rating

Having only 3 people on the tour was an unexpected good fortune, and practically amounted to a personal tour.

Delta, Dunes & Falls (Southbound)

Prudence - New Zealand, 22 Jul, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Innocent very good tour leader and AJ very good driver. Accommodation abnd food good. We covered a lot of territory on corrugated roads and AJ handled this very well as well as having to fix the occasional breakdown. Truck was not that good and tar emmitted from steps when it got to a certain temperature each day so got tar on clothes.

Grand Africa - Cairo to Cape Town

Brian - Canada, 22 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This is an excellent trip segment. It covers a lot of ground and has several very early morning days - I guess that is a necessary evil if we are to include all the sites or activities that we had to do.

Kruger Wildlife Experience

Deborah - Australia, 29 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The experience at Umlani was amazing.

Botswana Discovery

Jane - Australia, 11 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We had the most amazing holiday of our lives. Our guide & driver were fantastic & knowledgable. It was great that we were just 8 in the group & the blue bus was great. Except for one nights accommodation, which was really the only option for hundreds of kms, the level of accommodation was fantastic. We saw so much wildlife up close & personal & to finish in Victoria Falls was just the icing on the cake. We did pay for an extra night in Vic Falls but could have stayed longer everywhere. Thank-you Peregrine!

The Road to Zanzibar

Marie - Australia, 23 Dec, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was a fantastic experience and we were confident with the guidance of our tour guide. Some very long days bouncing around in a truck and 4x4 but absolutely worth a little discomfort to see parts of what is the real Kenya and Tanzania. It was an experience I will never forget. I feel as though it was quite an expensive trip, but absolutely worth paying more to NOT have to put up tents and cook your own food, especially given the heavy rains.

Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania

Gillian - Kenya, 12 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

A memorable experience in a wonderful country of beautiful people. Everyone made us feel very welcome.

East Africa Discovery

John - Australia, 22 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

An excellent tour to start our Africa safari. Both the tour leader and driver were great and easy to get along with. Both had the local knowledge needed to ensure the tour ran smoothly.

Classic Botswana

Marlene - Australia, 8 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The Classic Botswana tour was very good. The David Livingston Safari Lodge, Pom Pom Camp and Gunn's Camp were fabulous. I was not very keen on Chobe Safari Lodge. It was very large and impersonal. Chobe National Park is very degraded in comparison with the other areas.

Tanzania Lodge Safari

Marlene - Australia, 24 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

My safari in Tanzania was totally unforgettable. I was the only person in my safari vehicle and my guide/driver was exceptional. The Lodges were all extremely good and we saw thousands of animals everywhere we were.

Kruger Wildlife Experience

Marlene - Australia, 24 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

This was an extremely good tour and the Umlani Bush Camp was a wonderful experience.

Delta, Dunes & Falls Northbound

Paul - Australia, 15 Jul, 2012

5

Overall Rating

I thoroughly enjoyed my trip. As a first time traveller in this type trip I felt that everything went very smoothly throughout the entire trip thanks to Cozmos and William.

Best of East Africa (Reverse)

Paul and Ros - Australia, 24 Jun, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We did discover that Africa isn't a cheap destination for Australians

Delta, Dunes & Falls (Southbound)

KEVIN & HELEN - New Zealand, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Grand Africa - Cairo to Cape Town

terrie& greami - Australia, 31 Aug, 2012

5

Overall Rating

We were overwhelmed by the professional skills, kindness and knowledge that Huda provided throughout the tour. Huda ensured that all members of the tour were attended to to ensure all members enjoyed the same amazing experience.her vast knowledge provided us with a greater understanding of Egyptian history as well as the day to day customs of her people. Our tour exceeded all expectations. Thank you Peregrine for providing such an amazing and talented tour leader for this tour.

Kruger & Swaziland Experience

kelly - Australia, 5 Aug, 2012

4

Overall Rating

Umlani was magnificant, great food and accomodation,wonderful hosts.Excellent wildlife encounters.The highlight of the tour for me.

Magic of Madagascar

sue - United Kingdom, 20 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

BUT: this was a very arduous tour in terms of the amount of (necessary) travel and the cramped vehicle used. Otherwise, it was extraordinary. Most of the accommodation was good or very good, occasionaly excellent and similarly the feed. Everything I had hoped for in a trip and much more.

Colours of Africa

Bernadette - Australia, 21 Oct, 2012

4

Overall Rating

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Peregrine Tours.

Johannesburg Stopover

Kathleen - Australia, 3 Nov, 2012

4

Overall Rating

The Johannesburg stopover was a great experience and surprisingly good. We had preconceived ideas about this city and didn't realise how beautiful it is. We could have stayed another day and seen more, especially in the Soweto area.

Delta, Dunes & Falls (Southbound)

leonie - Australia, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip provided the best snapshot of all that was around us,fabulous company,food,accomodation,our guide and driver the absolute best..

Delta, Dunes & Falls (Southbound)

Erica - Australia, 13 May, 2012

5

Overall Rating

It was my first adventure with Perigrine...I ws amazed!!

Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - Machame

David - Australia, 26 Feb, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Ethiopian Explorer

graham - Canada, 15 Jan, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Guide was excellent and made the trip

Kruger to Vic Falls (Family)

Glenda - Australia, 9 Jan, 2012

4

Overall Rating

The highlight of our visit was at Umlani Bushcamp, Timbavati Nature Reserve - with 'Elvis' our Guide. He was hugely passionate about his work/life and took us on a true African Safari. This was our 3rd Safari in Africa, and he was by far the most exciting person of our 3 week journey through this magic continent. We were blessed to meet and live with him for the 3 days we spent together. In fact all the staff at Umlani Bushamp were 'passionate', which is sometimes rear to experience as a tourist.

Kruger Wildlife Experience

James - Australia, 6 Nov, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Excellent tour with plenty of excitement and enjoyable experiences. Did not get the Tree House experience as our tour was swapped without our knowing prior to the tour. Shindzela boys were great as was our tour guide, marshall.

Vic Falls & Chobe

Victoria ( Vikki ) - Australia, 22 Sep, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Will definitely be travelling with Peregrine again in the future - hopefully many more times.

Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

Eve - Buckinghamshire, UK, 01 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Visiting the gorillas was the highlight of our trip. Rwanda is a beautiful place and the people in the highlands are of beautiful spirit.

Be prepared for some very rough roads and some questionable driving. If you enjoy dodgem cars then you will enjoy the ride.

Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

Louise - Travancore, VIC, 01 Oct, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Trip Leader Innocent was fantastic, went out of his way to be flexible and welcoming! Accommodation was beautiful and meals were great at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. We had a fantastic trip and the gorilla trek was amazing.

Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai

Andrew - Bristol, UK, 03 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The trip was well organised and the hotels used were of a good standard. Our guide, Frederick, and his team were fantastic. They answered every question, were patient and more than that were welcoming, friendly and only to happy to share their experiences and knowledge.

I had always wanted to reach the summit so that I could see the curvature of the earth, the peak of Maru through the cloud layer and the glaciers. We were fortunate to have a clear sunny day that allowed me to observe these things.

Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai

Andrew - Bristol, UK, 03 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

It is very difficult to imagine what it is going to be like, the sheer scale of the mountain is something to behold. Be as well prepared as you can, physically and mentally. You do not have to be super fit but have a dogged determination to keep going because summit day is a long, long day. We were on our feet for 14 hours.

Walk with Wildlife (Family)

Carmen - VIC, 01 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Memory our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, considerate and very obliging. As well as being a great personality. At Umlani, Elvis our ranger was very entertaining as well as extremely knowledgable. We always felt we were in safe hands. I took this tour for my 50th birthday as something I have always wanted to do. It exceeded my expectations! (in a good way) Thank you.

Walk with Wildlife (Family)

Carmen - VIC, 01 Apr, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The most memorable part - Umlani Bush Camp! We have stayed in some very fancy 5 star hotels around the world. But Umlani was the most impressive place we have every stayed at.

Kilimanjaro Climb & Tanzania Safari

David - Lara, VIC, 10 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

The total experience was great. The climb was comparatively easy for the first 6 days, however the last day when you summit is a 6 hour tough climb commencing at Midnight, generally in below Zero conditions and starting at an altitude above 5000 metres ( thin air). I found this exceptionally hard, and without the aid and re assurance of one of our porters, I would not have made it. Of the 13 on our trek, at least 6 experienced the same attention, and 12 summitted. The 13th was about 30 mins short ( about 100 metres), and was escorted down due to his physical condition.

Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - Machame

John - Haberfield, NSW, 10 Mar, 2012

Overall Rating

Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - Machame

John - Haberfield, NSW, 10 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Siegfried was a good leader - but not a strong communicator. Our guide - Vincent was brilliant! The cook - Stretton - was a genius. How do you cook hot chips half way up a mountain because one of us said at lunch ... gees some hot chips would go down well. The porters are angels. I am concerned that some may have had to carry too much weight (over the 18kg mark).

It's tough. It's cold. It's also one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Enjoy it!

Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - Machame

Kim - Perth, WA, 10 Mar, 2012

5

Overall Rating

Absolutely brilliant, well worth doing. it does help to be fit, and it would be worth going for a night bushwalk to be familiar with walking at night. It is VERY cold on the summit - the amount of clothing recommended seems excessive (esp when you are at home in Perth!) but it is not, we needed all our clothing.

An absolutely fantastic trip. Highlights for me were reaching the summit of Kili, interaction with our fantastic local trekking guides (I cannot speak highly enough of them or of the service the porters provided), and the safari - esp the camping out aspect.

Tanzania Lodge Safari

Parneel - Wattle Grove, NSW, 28 May, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Very thankful to have organised our trip with Peregrine. After our first mishap of missing our flight, we were both very thankful to have booked with an Aussie company who had our best interests at heart and were willing to assist in getting our tour back on track.

Kruger Wildlife Experience

Andrew - Nollamara, WA, 23 Jun, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Had a great time, the Umlani Bush Camp and Timbavati were great, Memory and Marshall were great people.

Kruger Wildlife Experience

Gaye - San Remo, WA, 23 Jun, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Cant recommend it enough if you want to see the big 5 and many other animals in the wild. Sensational.

Kruger Wildlife Experience

Lesley - Bayshore Park, VIC, 23 Jun, 2011

4

Overall Rating

Our guide Memory would sit for hours around the campfire at night explaining life in a village, the different languages spoken (he speaks 9 as well as english), the different tribes, the music of Africa and of course the amimals. If ever Africa needs an ambassador they need look no further then Memory with his knowledge, wonderful sense of humour and beautiful warm smile.

Kruger Wildlife Experience

Lesley - Bayshore Park, VIC, 23 Jun, 2011

4

Overall Rating

As long as you are healthy and are able to climb over the side of a 4-tiered Land Rover (and I mean over the side, no doors) then go for it. To sit in front of a herd of elephants, one of them only 2 days old and have them walk around you or drive up and park real close to 3 lions, 2 sleeping off their dinner while the third is still dining of Buffalo, have 3 White Rhino walk around you and take no notice, watch the graceful giraffes both old and young or they will just stand there and watch you as long as you are very quite and still, and the piece de resistance a Leopard resting in the grass with her Gazelle kill hanging up in a tree. Regardless of how many nature films you have watched on TV it will not prepare you for these magnificent aminals when you see them in the wild.

Colours of Africa

Llyris - McMahons Point, NSW, 23 Jun, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Umlani Bush Camp was amazing. Such fabulous staff and wonderful dedicated trackers and rangers. It was a truly wonderful experience.

Colours of Africa

Marilyn - Klemzig, SA, 23 Jun, 2011

5

Overall Rating

The most memorable part - the accommodation, hospitality and service provided at Umlani, together with the caring staff. The tree-house experience was magnificent and well worth recommending.

Local game spotter at Umlani was Moses - excellent in his knowledge and affinity for his country.

Kruger Wildlife Experience

Wendy - Echuca, VIC, 23 Jun, 2011

5

Overall Rating

Highly recommend to undertake this trip, you won"t be disappointed!!!! A trip of a lifetime.

The guides were very enthusiastic about their job and their country. Shared lots of knowledge with everyone which was always very interesting. Keep up the good work.

Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania

Barbara - Sippy Downs, QLD, 29 Dec, 2009

5

Overall Rating

the people we met on our travels through kenya and tanzania were beautiful..it made me feel very humble that these people had so little{materially} and yet were always smiling.The people in samburu haven't had rain for over 2 years and very little for their stock to eat, but they keep smiling and made us so welcome when we visited their village.

Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania

Barbara - Sippy Downs, QLD, 29 Dec, 2009

5

Overall Rating

the drivers we had both in Kenya and Tanzania were sensational...we were very impressed. the accommodation was great..a wonderful experience all round..particularly the girls at Nukuru,,absolutely gorgeous.Unfortunately we all got the flu...7 of us in one car, but managed to survive..I spent the whole time on antibiotics,but guess thats all part of travelling!!

Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania

Karen - Raby, NSW, 29 Dec, 2009

5

Overall Rating

The sheer adventure of it all! The people, the fantastic animals, the accommodation, the balloon ride in the Serengeti,the dirt,dust and smells of Africa!

Sit back and enjoy whatever Africa dishes up! And ask alot of questions about history, animals etc because the guides really know their stuff

Mountain Gorillas of Uganda

Ruth - Woombau, NSW, 17 Oct, 2009

5

Overall Rating

We had heard that the chimpanzees are pretty hard to see, high up in the fig trees. Well, we fluked our timing, and arrived at a chimp group at the same time as a female from another group. The forest around us erupted into a cacophony of chimp calls as chimps raced past us to where the new female was being beaten into submission. We could not keep up with the chimps, as we picked our way through the undergrowth, but the commotion was incredibly exciting to witness.

Mountain Gorillas of Uganda

Ruth - Woombau, NSW, 17 Oct, 2009

5

Overall Rating

Uganda is a beautiful country,and the people are incredibly friendly. I booked this trip primarily to see the endangered mountain gorillas, and that was a brilliant experience. But I was also unexpectedly blown away by the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth NP with its amazing bird life, and seeing the local villagers live side by side with buffalos, hippos, crocodiles and elephants.

Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania

Wayne - Toodyay, WA, 29 Dec, 2009

5

Overall Rating

A nature extravaganza that will never be forgotten. A close-up experience with some of the world's most well-known and remarkable creatures.

Take plenty of film/digital storage; be prepared for some very rough roads; learn some basic Swahili words of greeting and thanks, etc; don't purchase goods made of banana leaf or other soft material (like bark); be prepared for one of the top nature tours available.

Kenya Lodge Safari

Emily - , 29 Dec, 2009

5

Overall Rating

Get a great digital camera! You won't regret it.

Kenya Lodge Safari

Gary - East Sussex, UK, 29 Dec, 2009

5

Overall Rating

Our guide on safari was excellent,interesting,informative,got us in some great positions,was caring/observant to enviroment/animals and he really made our safari even better.Thank you James

Highlights of Egypt & Kenya

Peter - Kings Park, NSW, 25 Dec, 2009

5

Overall Rating

Egypt - the boat trip was nice and being in a smaller boat was good. Kenya--Only three people on this trip--great.We saw more then we exspected.The driver/guide was a great bloke,he drove very well and looked after the vehicle-The start of every day we got into a vehicle that was washed on the outside and cleaned on the inside.

The places we stayed in Kenya were very good with wonderful service and nice food

Kenya Lodge Safari

Vicki - Beachmere, QLD, 29 Dec, 2009

4

Overall Rating

Most memorable moment - the balloon flight over the Masai Mara...worth every cent!

Magic of Madagascar

Jenny - Como, WA, 25 Sep, 2010

5

Overall Rating

The most memorable part was meeting the people of Madagascar and discovering a beautiful country.

Our local leader was the best I have ever had. Everything was 100%.

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